2. “Because of the routines we follow, we often forget that life is an ongoing adventure. Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art: to bring all our energies to each encounter, to remain flexible enough to notice and admit when what we expected to happen did not happen. We need to remember that we are created creative and can invent new scenarios as frequently as they are needed.” ―Maya Angelou

3. “I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking” ―Albert Einstein

4. “Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” ― Scott Adams

5. “You have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you’re not passionate enough from the start, you’ll never stick it out.” ―Steve Jobs

In today’s digital age, the act of keeping a diary could be considered archaic (the last time I wrote in one was when I was probably eight). And today when everything we do is public, the privacy of a journal may seem odd. However, many famous voices have spoken of the benefits of keeping a diary, especially for those in creative fields.

This article from Brain Pickings provides the perspectives of many famous, well-loved writers who kept a journal, such as Anaïs Nin, Henry David Thoreau, and Virgina Woolf (just to name a few).

“Take creative control,” says the About page on Behance.net. There is a disconnect between creative individuals and the employers that seek their talent. Part of the Adobe family, Behance is an innovative site utilized by creative professionals that aims to not only help construct their portfolios, but also to showcase their work for employers. When the site formed in 2006, their goal was to create a platform that doesn’t mask talent or hinder opportunity but that connects companies and creative minds globally. The site is also connected to other online gallery websites so that portfolios reach the widest audience possible. If you’re a budding designer or looking to hire one, make sure to check out Behance. Don’t let bureaucracy keep you from your creative potential.

Also, if you’re a graduating this year, there’s a six-month paid internship position available with the Behance team in New York. Check out the details here.

One of the most resonant things that Glass addresses is “The Gap”. Creators usually get into their craft with a sense of taste, and a desire to be great. But beginners often forget that taste does not translate to skill right off the bat. There’s going to be a period of time, quite possibly a very long period of time, where the work does not live up to the level that your taste would dictate. It’s going to fall short.

Luckily, there’s a solution.

Unluckily, it’s a solution we’ve all heard before. It’s a solution that we avoid, because it sounds like too much work.

The solution, of course, IS work. Work hard, work often, and work until the gap looks a little less intimidating. And in the meantime, remember the gap, and don’t let it scare you into giving up.